Justification Santification

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justification, necessity of
Sinful, law-breaking humanity needs a means of justification because of its failure to keep God’s law and live up to God’s requirements.
Justification in human relationships
The acquittal of the innocent Dt 25:1 See also Pr 17:15; Isa 43:9-26; Ro 8:33
Justification of oneself Job 32:2 See also Lk 10:29; 16:15; 18:9-14
The need for justification
The reality of God’s righteousness Ps 11:7 See also Ps 33:5; 35:28; Jer 23:6; Mt 6:33; Jn 17:25; Ro 1:17; 3:22
The reality of God’s justice Ps 9:8 See also Job 36:3; Ps 11:7; 33:5; Isa 5:16; Jer 9:24; Lk 18:7; Rev 19:11
The reality of God’s judgment Ge 18:25 See also Jdg 11:27; Ps 51:4; Mic 6:2; Mt 12:36; Ro 2:16
The reality of God’s law Jas 4:12 See also Ex 20:2-17 pp Dt 5:6-21; Ps 19:7; Isa 33:22; Ro 7:12-16; 8:3-4; 1Ti 1:8
Human guilt shows the need for justification
Ps 143:2 See also Ro 3:23; 1Jn 1:8-10
People are unable to justify themselves, even through the law
Isa 64:6; Ro 3:20-21; Gal 2:15-16 See also Am 4:4; Mt 5:20; Lk 10:29; 16:15; 18:9-14; Ro 1:17; 3:20; Gal 2:21; 3:2-3; 2:11 Paul opposes Peter’s position on circumcision; Gal 5:4; Php 3:4-8
Holy Spirit, and sanctification
The work of the Holy Spirit in enabling believers to lead holy lives, dedicated to the service of God and conformed to his likeness.
The Spirit of holiness is promised
Mt 3:11 pp Lk 3:16 “fire” implies the Holy Spirit’s work of purification and judgment.
Sanctification is a special work of the Holy Spirit
Ro 15:16 See also 1Co 6:11; Gal 5:5; 1Pe 1:2
The Holy Spirit requires believers to be sanctified
2Th 2:13 Sanctification is a necessary part of being a Christian. See also 1Co 6:18-19
The Holy Spirit enables believers to be sanctified
Ro 8:4 See also Ro 8:13; Eph 5:18
The Holy Spirit produces sanctification
Gal 5:22-23 See also Ro 14:17; 2Ti 1:7
The process of sanctification
The Holy Spirit makes believers more like Jesus Christ 2Co 3:18
The Holy Spirit helps mortify sinful human nature Ro 8:13 See also Gal 5:17
The Holy Spirit is opposed to natural desires Gal 5:16-17 See also Ro 8:5-9; Jude 19
Examples of people sanctified by the Holy Spirit
Joshua: Nu 27:18 fn; Dt 34:9 fn Lk 2:25 Simeon The deacons in Jerusalem: Ac 6:3-5; Ac 11:24 Barnabas; 2Co 6:6 Paul and his companions
1125-God, righteousness of
An aspect of God’s nature which expresses his unique moral perfection and his readiness to save sinners. It is made known especially through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
God’s nature is righteous
Ps 119:137 See also Dt 32:4; Ps 48:10; 97:2; 119:142; 145:17; Isa 45:21; Jer 12:1; Jn 17:25
God’s righteousness shows his sovereignty Ps 71:19 See also Job 37:23; Ps 36:6; 97:6; Isa 5:16
God’s righteousness is eternal Ps 111:3 See also Ps 112:3-9; 119:142-160; Isa 51:8
God’s actions are righteous
Da 9:14 See also Jdg 5:11; 1Sa 12:7; Jer 9:24; Rev 15:3
God’s rule is righteous Ps 9:8 See also 2Sa 23:3-4; Ps 96:13; 99:4; Jer 9:23-24
God’s righteous acts are saving acts Ps 65:5 See also Ps 40:10; 116:4-6; 129:4; Isa 41:10; 46:13; Da 9:16; Mic 6:5
God’s righteousness vindicates his people Ps 35:24 See also Ps 4:2-3; 7:9; 9:4; 103:6; Isa 50:8; Mic 7:9; Ro 8:33
God’s righteousness shows his faithfulness Ne 9:8 See also Ps 4:1; Zep 3:5; Zec 8:8
God’s righteousness shows his justice Jer 11:20 See also Ge 18:25; Job 8:3; Ps 11:7; 50:6; 51:4; Pr 21:12; Ecc 3:17; 2Ti 4:8
God’s righteousness is seen in his judgments Ps 7:11 See also 2Ch 12:5-6; Ezr 9:15; Isa 10:22; 28:17; La 1:18; Mal 3:5; Ro 2:2-5
God’s laws show his righteousness
Ps 19:8-9 See also Dt 4:8; Ps 33:4; 119:7-144; Ro 1:32; 7:12; 8:4
God’s righteousness contrasts with human unrighteousness
Ro 3:5 See also Ex 9:27; Ne 9:33; Job 4:17; 9:2; Da 9:7; Ro 10:3
God’s righteousness is revealed primarily in Jesus Christ
Ro 3:21-22 See also Isa 11:2-5; Jer 23:6; Zec 9:9; Ac 3:14; Ro 10:4; 1Co 1:30; 2Pe 1:1; 1Jn 2:1
God’s righteousness is revealed in the gospel Ro 1:17 See also Php 3:9
God gives his righteousness to believers Ro 4:22-24 See also Ge 15:6; Job 33:26; Hos 10:12; Ro 3:22; 4:3-8; 5:17; 10:4; 2Co 5:21
The Holy Spirit reveals God’s righteousness
Gal 5:5 See also Jn 16:8-10; Ro 14:17
God’s righteousness is to be sought after
Mt 6:33 See also Isa 51:1; Zep 2:3
God’s righteousness is a pattern for human living
1Jn 3:7 See also Ge 18:19; Hos 14:9; Eph 4:24; 1Jn 2:29; 3:12
God’s righteousness is worthy of praise
Isa 24:15-16 See also Ps 7:17; 22:31; 35:28; 51:14; 71:15-24; 145:7
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